59-04986

(59-4986)

 

 

 

 

59-04986 (originally 59-4986), Boeing build number B-005, was a prototype YHC-1B helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 29 August 1963. The administrative strike date was 11 April 1975. Aircraft hours are unknown.    59-04986 was bailed to Vertol for flight development test work.    In July 1962, the Department of Defense redesignated all U.S. military aircraft to a new system. All YHC-1B helicopters became YCH-47A.    At some point, 59-04986 was transferred to Fort Eustis, Virginia, destined the become a mock up Category C (Cat C) training device in the 67U maintenance course. 59-04986 was utilized as a sheet metal training aid for maintenance personnel learning to become structural repairmen.    At some point, 59-04986 was transferred a private individual/organization in Georgia and undergoing limited preservation and/or restoration.    As of February 2006, the aft pylon for this aircraft was seen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania in the Defense Material Reutilization Office (DMRO) area about to be disposed of as scrap.    59-04986 is one of two surviving prototypes, the other is 59-04984.    As of 28 February 2006, the last known location of 59-04986 was in Georgia.    Aircraft status: Under-going limited restoration/preservation.

 

 

On the Boeing Ramp

 

 

This undated photograph below shows 59-04986 sitting on the Boeing Ramp at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

 

 

This undated photograph below shows 59-04986 sitting on the Boeing Ramp at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

 

 

This undated photograph below shows 59-04986 sitting on the Boeing Ramp at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

 

 

This undated photograph below shows 59-04986 sitting on the Boeing Ramp at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.

 

 

Fort Eustis, Virgina

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

The April 2005 photographs shown below show 59-04986 sitting at Fort Eustis on the short list to be scrapped shortly before it's acquisition by an unknown private individual / organization. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

Private Ownership

 

 

This October 2005 photograph shows 59-04986 after having been transferred to a private individual/organization and getting a paint job. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

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